Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County courtroom security prepares for cell phone ban
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office has placed a locker outside its offices that will hold confiscated cell phones when a ban takes effect June 1. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGT...
Jun 01, 2017
$5.4 billion tax hike vote expected in Illinois House
State Rep. David Harris said the proposal increase in the Illinois income tax is too steep. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Democrats in an Illino...
May 30, 2017
Chipotle falls victim to cybersecurity attack
Chipotle restaurants nationwide were hit with a cyber attack, including three in the Twin Cities. (Photo Courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Three Chipotle Mexican Grill...
May 29, 2017
Chicago pays tribute to fallen Bloomington soldier Josh Rodgers
Josh Rodgers By Howard PackowitzCHICAGO – The mother of U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers took part in Memorial Day ceremonies at a site that was once the hub of anti-war protests during ...
May 29, 2017
Country Financial awards employee for patriotism
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – When National Guardsman Sgt. Sean Roy is serving his country, his co-workers have his back at the office.Roy, who works in the Country Financial Central Claim...
May 29, 2017
Illinois House proclamation honors Sgt. Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House members observed a moment of silence last week in honor of Army Ranger Sgt. Jos...
May 29, 2017
Animal rights groups, conservationists at odds on feral feline euthanization
The pros and cons of feral cats are under discussion in Springfield. (Photo Flickr/EveProkop)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An effort to keep more feral cats from being e...
May 26, 2017
Bloomington Police make arrest in Hastings’ homicide
Bloomington Police arrested Kyle Brestan, 32, Thursday on murder charges in the death of Shannon Hastings of Peoria. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock and Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
May 25, 2017
Tiritilli won’t ask for full recount, congratulates Koos on narrow win.
Marc Tiritilli had filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard Packowitz and Maria HenneberryNORMAL &...
May 25, 2017
Irving School grieves at vigil for ‘courageous’ boy who battled brain cancer
Irving Elementary School Principal Christina Lammers and East White Oak Bible Church Pastor Larry Van Gundy lead a vigil outside the school Wednesday evening, May 24.By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
May 25, 2017
